It's been awhile …

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My very good friend messaged me this afternoon to see if I was okay, because she saw I hadn’t posted on here for a couple of days. In truth, I had scheduled the last couple of posts, and have been MIA for over a week. Life’s been pretty crazy around here, to say the least. [...]

If I Were …

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If I Were…  (stealing this idea from Katie, and whoever else did it before me) If I were a month, I’d be October . If I were a day of the week, I’d be Sunday If I were a time of day, I’d be Dawn If I were a planet, I’d be Saturn If I [...]

Reasons Why I Need New 'Specs

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Because it’s National Save Your Vision week. Photo Source Because I’m still working on that whole “cool” vs. “nerdy” look.   Jenn: 0  Cool Kids: 1 Because the screws in my glasses are stripped, and have been for over a year. I have to re-tighten them on a daily basis. Because I’ve had enough ugly pairs [...]

Veggie & Rice Casserole

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This yummy little concoction is the result of  “we need to go grocery shopping” fridge-cleaning, and is based on the broccoli casserole I make for Thanksgiving, which is based on green bean casserole. Still with me? As with all my food adventures, I rarely measure, so consider yourself warned. Veggie & Rice Casserole Fill 2/3 [...]

Happy 6 months!

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As Ben and I hit one of our first “big” anniversaries - 6 months - I came across an article on Women’s Day Magazine’s website,  The Secrets to Staying Married.  Here’s a glimpse of their advice: “You have to respect each other and demonstrate it.” “Contrary to what people think, it is not a 50/50 [...]

The Longest Walk

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When I first made the decision, my mother begged me not to do it. Overcome with worry, she feared I’d never make it all the way. It was too difficult – what happened if I got halfway through and then couldn’t finish? Ben was scared for me too, but trusted that I knew just how [...]